agronomisk

Agronomisk is an adjective used in Swedish to describe things pertaining to agronomy, the science and practice focused on producing crops and managing agricultural land. The term is used to characterize methods, studies, and equipment that aim to improve crop yields, resource use efficiency, and sustainability.

Agronomy covers soil science, crop physiology, and the management of nutrients, water, pests, and diseases. It includes planning and optimizing farming systems, such as crop rotation, fertilization strategies, irrigation scheduling, weed control, and soil conservation. In modern contexts, agronomisk knowledge underpins precision agriculture, climate adaptation, and integrated pest management.

Applications include research, agricultural extension, and the development of cultivation techniques, seed varieties, and farm technologies. An agronomisk approach emphasizes empirical testing, data analysis, and site-specific practices to balance productivity with environmental stewardship.

Etymology: The English term agronomy derives from Greek agron, meaning field, and nomos, meaning law or management. The Swedish adjective agronomisk is formed from the same root and is used to describe anything related to agronomy or to agronomists (agronomer).